Travelling from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Chicago. Explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU).
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CCU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Chicago to CCU with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ORD and CCU include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to CCU flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Reserve a hotel close to CCU if you have a late flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kolkata and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Kolkata. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is Rs114,378. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs226,298. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to CCU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Kolkata based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Chicago to CCU flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Kolkata, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 42ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kolkata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kolkata right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Kolkata when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Victoria Memorial followed by Howrah Bridge and Trip to Sundarbans.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres west of Kolkata, a trip to Jamshedpur will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
Around 153 kilometres north-west of Kolkata, Durgapur is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jama Masjid, B-Zone Major Park and Ram Mandir.
